Number: RS21051
Title: Terrorism Legislation: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: On October 25, 2001, the Senate approved House-passed H.R. 3162 (USA PATRIOT) Act which bolsters the ability of federal authorities to conduct criminal and intelligence investigations, to bar and expel foreign terrorists from the United States, to separate terrorists from their sources of financial support, to punish acts of terrorism, and to address the needs of the direct victims of the events of September 11.
Pages: 5
Date: Updated October 26, 2001